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Lersten Family History

Lersten Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Gersten, Kersten, Leisten, Lester, Westen, Leston, Kerstein, Gerstein

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Where is the Lersten family from?

You can see how Lersten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lersten family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Lersten families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Lersten's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Lersten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lersten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Lersten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lersten census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Lersten. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Lersten. For the veterans among your Lersten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lersten lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2003, in the United States, Lersten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Lersten in 1989 was 85, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lersten ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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